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C4 Waterman Announces Re-Launch of Core Brand
C4 Waterman, Inc. announced the re-launch of its C4 Waterman brand of boards and paddles with a streamlined list of refined models and color ways, which it will manufacture and distribute directly along with its recently released SUBNINE performance serie
OIA VantagePoint: August Sales of Outdoor Product Rise 7.6 Percent
News of economic weakness and the destructive power of Hurricane Irene did little to slow retail sales of outdoor products in the fiscal month of August. Outdoor product sales for the four-week month ending Aug. 27, 2011 grew 7.6 percent to $900.8 million
Lululemon’s Q2 Profits Surge 76 Percent
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings soared 76.1 percent in its second quarter, to $38.4 million, or 26 cents a share. Revenues jumped 39 percent to $212.3 million with comps climbing 20 percent on a constant dollar basis. The yoga-themed retailer s
Spyder Launches New Website
Spyder launches a new website that brings product and athletes to the forefront to highlight how the personality and style of each team member reflects the collection they represent and guides consumers to the right product for themselves…
Big City Mountaineers Announces Application Process for 2012 Summit For Someone Climbs
Big City Mountaineers (BCM), the non-profit that instills critical life skills in under-served urban youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions, announced the eighth season of its Summit for Someone (SFS) fundraising climb series. To kick off the 2012
Nike Opens Customizable Store in Texas
Nike opened its first full-price store in Texas. The store offers a 'Custom Build It' section to create shoes and apparel. According to the Dallas Morning News, the 25,000-square-foot store is one of six concept stores that Nike has opened natio
Everlast Signs Reggie Bush and Cara Castronuova to its Roster
Everlast Worldwide, Inc. signed former college football player of the year and Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush, along with former Biggest Loser trainer and two-time Golden Gloves Champion, Cara Castronuova, to endorsement deals…
NBA to Open New York City Pop-Up Store
The NBA Store will reopen this fall in a temporary location, close to its former spot on New York's Fifth Avenue. The league said that partner Adidas will run the temporary 6,000-square-foot store between 47th and 48th streets, incurring all expenses
Chris Evert Helps U.S. Relaunch of Ellesse Sportswear
Chris Evert will serve as brand ambassador for the newly-formed Ellesse North America. The six-time U.S. Open champion, 56, will be actively involved in design, promotion and marketing, as well as the development of a signature collection,”Chris Evert for
Specialized Bicycle CFO Departs for New Job
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. CFO John Rangel has left the bicycle maker to take the same role at TRIA beauty, Inc., a Dublin, CA maker of laser and other light-based skin-care products and services…
Shoes4you Secures Series A Financing
Shoes4you, the first fashion brand in Brazil to sell exclusive collections through monthly online subscriptions, announced that the company has received Series A financing, led by Redpoint Ventures and joined by Accel Partners. The investment will support
Amer Sports CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Opening Bell
Amer Sports will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square to ring the opening bell on Sept. 8…
Icebreaker Set to Implement Eco Index
Icebreaker will begin testing the next phase of the Eco Index, a tool for benchmarking and measuring the environmental impact of apparel, footwear and gear products. Based in New Zealand, Icebreaker operates its U.S. headquarters and design studio in Port
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Global Vice Presidents of Product
Mountain Hardwear, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, announced the appointment of two global vice presidents of product. Matt Page was named vice president, global apparel and Ted Ganio was promoted to vice president, global equipment &
Vision Wear Renews Japan Licensing Agreement
Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced a two-year extension with RUNTECH Inc. of Japan to license footwear for the Vision Street Wear brand. Under the agreement, RUNTECH Inc., a subsidiary of Daiyu Co., will continue to hold the license f
